Pakpattan: The 783rd annual fifteen-day Urs celebrations of the revered Sufi saint of the subcontinent, Hazrat Baba Fariduddin Masood Ganj Shakar (RA), are currently underway in Pakpattan.
Devotees and pilgrims from across the globe continue to arrive in large numbers to participate in the spiritual festivities.
The Urs commenced with traditional rituals led by the successor of Baba Farid’s shrine, Dewan Modood Masaood Chishti Farooqi, along with other members of the Dewan family. These rituals mark the beginning of a fortnight of spiritual devotion, qawwalis, and communal gatherings.
The Punjab Auqaf Department has made excellent arrangements to accommodate the large influx of pilgrims, ensuring facilities and provisions are in place.
Simultaneously, the police have implemented foolproof security measures to ensure the safety and smooth conduct of the entire event, given the massive crowds that gather for the celebrations.
The Urs of Baba Farid is one of the largest annual religious gatherings in Pakistan, drawing millions of devotees who seek spiritual solace and pay homage to the great Sufi saint.
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